SENECA VPN BOX2 User Manual

Introduction to SENECA VPN BOX2

This document serves as the user manual for the SENECA VPN BOX2, a powerful server device designed to establish secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections. It facilitates simplified, geographically dispersed communication between systems and servers/PCs, enabling centralized management of all SENECA devices equipped for VPN usage.

The VPN BOX2 supports remote connections utilizing VPN technology, ensuring transparent communication over standard TCP/IP protocols. This capability allows for the simultaneous transmission of multiple communication protocols, such as Modbus TCP/IP, for remote device interaction and maintenance.

Key Features and Capabilities

The SENECA VPN BOX2 offers two primary VPN connection types:

• VPN Single LAN: Ideal for connecting devices across different and distant locations to form a unified network, including shared subnets, commonly used in SCADA and Telecontrol environments.
• VPN Point to Point: Designed for maintainers to access a single device or its subnet for remote assistance, machine reprogramming, function verification, and problem-solving.

The VPN BOX2 is configured via a web interface and utilizes the VPN Client Communicator software for establishing VPN tunnels between remote PCs and the network/device. Compatibility extends to VPN Client Communicator versions greater than v4.0.0.0.

Software required for the VPN BOX2 can be downloaded from the official SENECA product page under the SOFTWARE & APP section. The VPN BOX2 is available in both Hardware and Virtual Machine (VMware) versions, each with specific installation and configuration requirements detailed within this manual.

Important Information and Support

For detailed hardware specifications, consult the VPN BOX2 product installation manual. The Virtual Machine version is supplied in OVF format, with hardware requirements that can be modified by the user based on their specific needs, such as the number of devices and users to manage, and the expected workload.

SENECA s.r.l. provides technical support via email at supporto@seneca.it (for Italy) and support@seneca.it (for other regions). For commercial inquiries, contact commerciale@seneca.it (Italy) or sales@seneca.it (other regions).

For more information on SENECA products and services, visit the official website at www.seneca.it.